Galliford Try has been awarded a significant infrastructure contract to mitigate Aylesbury’s congestion issues.
- The project involves constructing a 1.1-mile dual carriageway with three new roundabouts.
- A thoroughfare will connect A413 Wendover Road with Stoke Mandeville Road, enhancing local transit.
- The initiative is set to complete in two years, despite previous financial escalations.
- The local council has effectively reallocated funds to counteract the £33m budget increase.
Galliford Try has successfully secured an £88.9 million contract to complete the South East Aylesbury Link Road project. This significant infrastructure initiative aims to reduce congestion in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, by introducing a 1.1-mile dual carriageway. Notably, the construction will include three new roundabout junctions, connecting the A413 Wendover Road with the Stoke Mandeville Relief Road.
The development is slated to be executed in two sections and incorporates a new bridge traversing a railway line. This dual-phase construction process highlights the complexity and scale of the project. According to Bill Hocking, the Chief Executive of Galliford Try, the local authority sector remains a pivotal focus for the company’s infrastructure business, showcasing their proven track record in similar large-scale developments across the country.
Moreover, Buckinghamshire Council leader Martin Tett acknowledged the intricacy of the project. The council disclosed earlier that due to inflation and additional costs, the overall expenditure for the road increased by £33 million, reaching a total of £148 million. This shortfall was addressed by reallocating funds initially assigned to a proposed 1,100-home development project.
In an official statement, Tett stressed the essential nature of the infrastructure development in Aylesbury, underscoring its role as a critical component of the locality’s broader urban planning goals. “We urgently need the right infrastructure in place in Aylesbury and this road is a key part of that, being directly delivered by the council,” he affirmed.
This pivotal road construction project exemplifies the strategic prioritisation of infrastructure development within regional planning frameworks.
